SOLUTION: a triangle has two equal sides and a third side that is 15 cm long. if the perimeter is 50cm, how long is each of the two equal sides?
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: a triangle has two equal sides and a third side that is 15 cm long. if the perimeter is 50cm, how long is each of the two equal sides?
This question is from textbook algebra
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15+2x=50
2x=50-15
2x=35
x=35/2
x=17.5 cm. for the length of each of he 2 equal sides.
Proof:
15+2*17.5=50
15+35=50
50=50
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